RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DRIVING AT WORK

Department PMO Prepared by: Approved by:

Area NLZ Name: Miguel Prio Name:
Activity DITO HUAWEI Signature: Signature:
Date: 09/10/2024 Date:
Risk Factor Additional Control Measure
Cause of Hazard Hazards Control Measure
Rate Categ. Needed
• Inexperience 1 I • An assessment of the persons
• Unqualified 1 I driving abilities and driving
• Inappropriate driving history has been carried out.
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technique A driver's declaration form
• Decreased driving ability due with a copy of their driving
distractions - eg talking or 1 I license attached has been
texting on the phone completed and checked.
• Driving ability impaired due to
1 I
alcohol/drugs • Ongoing assessment carried
• Health/Fitness issues - out. Any changes in driving
fitness to drive affected by tasks are assessed. Re-
1 I
medical conditions or ill assessment takes place
health following an accident or near
miss, investigation carried out
to determine whether the
The Driver
driver's attitudes, skills or
behaviour, or the nature of the
driving task or vehicle
contributed to the crash, and
what actions are necessary
to prevent a reoccurrence.

• Anyone who is asked to drive

as part of their job is given
adequate information on what is
expected of them and what
guidelines, rules they need to
follow. All drivers have received
a copy of the Drivers rules and
guidance document.
 Risk Factor Additional Control Measure
Cause of Hazard Hazards Control Measure
Rate Categ. Needed
• Anyone who is asked to drive
as part of their job has received
adequate training.

• Anyone who is asked to drive

as part of their job has been
informed that they must not drive
while using a mobile phone.

• Anyone who is asked to drive

as part of their job has been
informed that they must not drive
while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

• Anyone who drives as part of

their job is sufficiently fit and
healthy to do so safely and not
The Driver put themselves or others at risk.
Any reportable medical condition
have been reported and have
been declared on the drivers
declaration form.

• All drivers comply with the LTO

minimum eyesight standard for
driving rules.

• Anyone who drives as part of

their job and is pregnant will be
reassessed during the pregnancy
to see if the amount of driving may
need to be reduced because of ill
health during the pregnancy or
being uncomfortable in the vehicle.
 Risk Factor Additional Control Measure
Cause of Hazard Hazards Control Measure
Rate Categ. Needed
• Unrealistic scheduling resulting • Journey scheduling allows sufficient
in long journeys and long driving time for drivers to take account of
hours without adequate rest reasonably foreseeable weather and
1 I
breaks leading to driver traffic conditions and comply with the
tiredness and falling asleep at speed limits. Schedule seek to reduce
wheel. night driving where possible.
• Unsafe routes 1 I
• Driver unfamiliar with the area 1 I • Where staff have to drive a long
• Adverse weather conditions 2 I distance from their usual place of
work or unit base to a work location
and journey is likely to take more than
2 hours, consideration is given to
asking staff to travel the night before
and stay overnight.

• Guidelines are in place for maximum

unbroken driving hours. They are
adhered to whenever possible.
The Journey
• Every journey is a managed journey.
Those responsible for journey
planning take into account road type,
hazards such as road works,
accident "block spots", traffic densities
and high risk features, eg schools.
Drivers are given clear route directions.

• A full risk assessment is carried out

when anyone is required to drive abroad
and appropriate action are put in place,
eg use of local professional driver or
alternative forms of transport, or
additional information and or training.
in some countries, self driving may be
safer than using local drivers.
 Risk Factor Additional Control Measure
Cause of Hazard Hazards Control Measure
Rate Categ. Needed
• Driving in adverse weather conditions,
eg fog, very high winds, ice, snow,
flooding etc is actively discouraged.
Schedules and routes are rearranged
where necessary. Employees are never
pressurised to complete journeys where
weather conditions are exceptionally
The Journey difficult.

• Staff should not be asked to drive

immediately following a long flight where
jet lag is an issue. Alternative arrange-
ments such as pick up driver/taxi, rest
periods etc should be planned.

• Vehicle in poor condition 1 I • All vehicles that employees are asked

• Mechanical failure of vehicle 1 I to drive as part of their work activities
• Driver unfamiliar with vehicle 1 I are maintained in a safe and fit condition.
• Vehicle not suitable for the
1 I
activity • Drivers have been informed that they
• Driver/Passenger being struck need to carry out basic vehicle safety
by movement of unsecured load 1 I checks before they begin their journey.
being carried in the vehicle They have been provided with a checklist
• Driver may suffer muscuosketel and information to do this.
injuries from incorrect driving 1 I
position or driving posture. • Drivers are given time to familiarise
The Vehicle
themselves with the new vehicles.
Information and training is provided
where necessary.

• Any goods and equipment to be carried

in the vehicle is properly secured so that
it doesn't cause injury in the event of an
accident, and drivers aren't distracted
by loose objects moving around the car
while driving.
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Cause of Hazard Hazards Control Measure
Rate Categ. Needed
• Vehicles supplied for work purposes
are provided with a First Aid Kit and a
Fire Extinguisher. Staff who use their
own vehicles, are encourage to do the
same.

• Vehicle ergonomics are considered

when procuring or hiring vehicles for
The Vehicle staff. Vehicles have easily adjustable
seats and head restraints etc, they are
checked and maintained regularly to
ensure they remain fit for purpose.
Drivers have received information on
the importance of maintaining good
driving positions so as to avoid postural
problems and back pain etc.